noun
- a person who rents property from a tenant rather than directly from the owner
Usage: legal
Examples
- The undertenant was responsible for paying rent to the main tenant.
- She became an undertenant when she rented a room in the apartment.
- The lease agreement prohibited the tenant from taking on any undertenants.
- As an undertenant, he had no direct relationship with the landlord.
- The undertenant’s rights were limited compared to the primary tenant.
- Legal disputes can arise between tenants and their undertenants.